16 h. ago UK traffic to popular porn sites slumps after age checks introduced

Figures from digital data company show effect of strict rules brought in last month under Online Safety ActBritish visits to popular pornography sites have slumped following the introduction of strict age checks last month, data shows.Daily visits to Pornhub, the UK’s most used porn site, fell from 3.6m on 24 July, the day before age-gating was introduced, to 1.9m on 8 August, a drop of 47%. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Tourist trampled by raging elephant after trying to take selfie then handed fine

After ignoring strict rules, the man approached the huge elephant for a photo and almost paid with his life before authorities hit him in the pocked and forced him to apologise

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21 h. ago M25 closure LIVE: Truck fire rips across major motorway as black smoke fills sky

A huge lorry fire is causing long delays on the M25, as photographs show multiple firefighters at the scene attempting to bring the blaze under control as dark smoke rises above the motorway

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27 h. ago Chinese firm could take over failing Thames Water marred by £16 billion worth of debts and sewage scandal

Ministers are preparing to take Britain’s biggest water supplier into temporary public ownership

Economics

42 h. ago Thames Water crisis plan drawn up by the Government in case of potential collapse

The environment secretary has signed off the appointment of FTI Consulting to assist with contingency planning for putting Britain's biggest water supplier into a special administration regime amid spiralling debts.

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47 h. ago Government lines up insolvency firm in case of Thames Water collapse

Contingency plans could see Britain’s biggest water firm placed into a special administration regime.

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48 h. ago Airlines 'lack confidence' in Heathrow bosses after tunnel shutdown connecting terminals sparked huge travel chaos

A scathing letter written by Heathrow AOC - the body representing 90 airlines - accuses Britain's biggest airport of 'poor' management during the disruption.

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67 h. ago Gold prices fall; Britain’s biggest chemical plant under threat – as it happened

Spot gold falls by over 1% as White House says it will clarify ‘misinformation’ about import tariffs on one-kilo gold bars; China says hopes US will strive for ’positive’ trade outcomesFour reactors at France’s Gravelines nuclear power station were shut down late on Sunday when the filter drums of the pumping stations that pull in cooling water became packed with a swam of jellyfish.The operator, the electricity company EDF, which is owned by the French government, said reactors 2, 3, and 4 stopped automatically when a “massive and unpredictable” swarm of jellyfish showed up, and reactor 6 went offline shortly after. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Major British toy retailer announces huge shakeup set to affect all 1,900 of its staff

One of Britain's biggest toy chains is set to become employee-owned after the founders said they were handing over control to the group's 1,900 staff.

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2 d. ago Oil and gold prices retreat amid Ukraine optimism; Britain’s biggest chemical plant under threat – business live

Spot gold falls by over 1% as White House says it will clarify ‘misinformation’ about import tariffs on one-kilo gold bars; jellyfish swarm shuts French nuclear power stationFour reactors at France’s Gravelines nuclear power station were shut down late on Sunday when the filter drums of the pumping stations that pull in cooling water became packed with a swam of jellyfish.The operator, the electricity company EDF, which is owned by the French government, said reactors 2, 3, and 4 stopped automatically when a “massive and unpredictable” swarm of jellyfish showed up, and reactor 6 went offline shortly after. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago 17 changes that could see you lose your Universal Credit payments

The Department for Work and Pensions maintains strict rules on who can receive Universal Credit, with changes to circumstances potentially affecting how much you get

Politics

3 d. ago DVLA warns drivers of potential £1,000 fine for not following advice

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has strict rules which must be followed or you could end up with a hefty penalty

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4 d. ago UK tourists travelling to 29 European countries face strict new rules

A major EU border change is coming from October 12. Here's how UK travellers will be affected

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4 d. ago Carlos Baleba will be hit with four strict rules if he completes transfer to Man United

Manchester United are pushing to secure a sensational £100million deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba - but the 21-year-old could be set for a rude awakening if he joins

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4 d. ago Carlos Baleba to immediately be hit with four strict rules if Man Utd transfer happens

Carlos Baleba is being targeted by Manchester United this summer, but the £100million-rated Brighton midfielder could be in for a rude awakening if he moves to Old Trafford

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5 d. ago Brit holidaymakers risk being banned from plane over 'dead phones'

Airports operate under strict new rules when it comes to electronic devices according to travel experts - and many holidaymakers may be caught out

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6 d. ago Benjamin Sesko must follow four strict rules at Man Utd after Ruben Amorim change

Benjamin Sesko is closing in on a £74m move to Manchester United from RB Leipzig, but the striker will have to adhere to a number of new rules under Ruben Amorim

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6 d. ago Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce on brink of collapse as working from home hits venue

Britain's biggest chamber files Notice of Intention to appoint administrators to 'safeguard the future of our business'

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7 d. ago Benjamin Sesko will have four rules to follow at Manchester United as big

Manchester United are nearing a £74million deal for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, and the striker will have to follow several of Ruben Amorim's strict rules at Old Trafford

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7 d. ago Benjamin Sesko to immediately get four strict rules at Man Utd after £74m transfer

Manchester United are on the verge of securing a £74million deal for RB Leipzig striker, Benjamin Sesko, but the star will have to adhere to a number of Ruben Amorim's strict rules at Old Trafford

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